Project Manager

TechDoQuest; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDoQuest in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an experienced Program Manager to drive end-to-end VAVE cost-reduction initiatives with global suppliers. You will lead workshops at supplier facilities, coordinate with the Program Manager, client stakeholders, suppliers, consultants and SMEs, and ensure delivery of validated savings aligned with client objectives.

The role demands 10–15 years in program management or manufacturing engineering, strong stakeholder management and excellent communication,

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in program management or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with global clients and suppliers.
• Exposure to cost reduction or transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end VAVE program execution across assigned suppliers.
• Manage supplier engagement, readiness, and alignment.
• Coordinate with Program Manager, client stakeholders, supplier stakeholders, consultants & SMEs.
• Plan and execute VAVE workshops at supplier facilities.
• Drive tracking of idea funnel, savings, and implementation.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and escalations.
• Deliver program reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Support commercial validation and savings realization.
• Ensure adherence to governance cadence and KPIs.

Skills

VAVE programs

Supplier engagement

Stakeholder management

Facilitation skills

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Location: St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 | (Each location to be visited once in a month - Duration - at least 10 days - USA (CA, NE, ND, NC, OH) and Tijuana (Mexico). May add few more locations)

Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid

Role Purpose:

Drive execution of supplier-driven VAVE programs, ensuring delivery of validated, implementable cost reduction initiatives with savings aligned with client objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end VAVE program execution across assigned suppliers.
• Manage supplier engagement, readiness, and alignment.
• Coordinate with Program Manager, client stakeholders, supplier stakeholders, consultants & SMEs.
• Plan and execute VAVE workshops at supplier facilities.
• Drive tracking of idea funnel, savings, and implementation.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and escalations.
• Deliver program reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Support commercial validation and savings realization.
• Ensure adherence to governance cadence and KPIs.

Required Skills:

• Experience in manufacturing / should costing / VAVE programs.
• Stakeholder management across client, supplier, should cost & VAVE team.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Experience:

• 10-15 years in program management / manufacturing engineering
• Experience of collaborating with global clients and suppliers.
• Exposure to cost reduction / Transformation programs preferred.